Torden FK
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| Managed by Maggsy | ||
| Club information | ||
| Full name | Torden Fotballklubb | |
| Short name | TFK | |
| Nickname | Nyhøyden Boys | |
| Location | Hedmark,  Norge | |
| Geographic area | Northern Europe | |
| Founded | 01/03/2004 | |
| Stadium | Nyhøyden Idrettspark (80 106 seats) | |
| Team colours | ||
| Home: Dark yellow Black Away: Dark green Black  | ||
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Torden FK (often referred to as TFK) is a Norwegian hattrick club formed 01.03.2004, playing on level four in Norway. The club has won the Norwegian divison five three times and the division six thirteen times. Their best achievement in the National Cup (Norgesmesterskapet) is reaching the forth round, while they’ve also reached the final in the Norwegian Consolation Cup. Their best ever achievement in the league is an eight place in division four.
TFK is one of the oldest clubs still active in Hedmark. They play their home games at Nyhøyden Idrettspark (80 106), only about a kilometer away from their rivals at Nyhøyden Atletiske Sportsklubb.
History
The club was established 01.03.2004 by ht user Maggsy, who came across an article about Hattrick in a Norwegian newspaper. He made it a workers-club with special ties to Nyhøyden, a fictitious area outside Kongsvinger. The clubs name in the very first season was Magnusia FC, before changing to todays name the following season.
Season 11-19: The first years (2004-2007)
 The Club, originally formed as Magnusia FC, joined the Norwegian league in season 11. They started in division five and managed to stay there for two seasons before beeing relegated to division six in season 13, only one point away from a safe place. In season 14, the club almost made a clean slate, going through the entire season with thirteen wins, one draw and a goal difference of 76-11. As a result, they were back on level five in what turned out to be another fantastic season and a third place. Players such as Arno Bodineau, Patrycjusz Dobrosz, Ionut Ungureanu, Gunnar Erik Høj Pedersen and Steinar Berntsen are particularly remembered from this team. In season 16, 17 and 18, the club held the top spots in their division, but then finished six in season 19, leading to a qualification match they lost. Once again, the club had to contend with relegation to division six. |
Season 20-33: The roller-coaster-period (2007-2011)
 Season 20 to 33 was a tough roller-coaster-period for the club. Since the relegation in season 19, the club needed six seasons before they were finally back in division five. However, they were unable to stay up and the next season once again saw them back on level six. In season 28 TFK were back again in division five, only lasting for two seasons before once again being relegated. The biggest triumph this period was reaching the fourth round in the Norwegian Cup (season 23). Never had they gone this far in the club's 9-year cup history. Players especially worth mentioning from this period are the two forwards; Rune "Lynet" Nilsen and Kenneth Solberg, who all together scored a total of over 500 goals. The former is still the only player to have scored 6 goals in the same match. An achievement he accomplished twice. |
Season 34-68: Ten years of absence (2011-2021)
Season 34 to 68 (2011 to 2021) must be seen as the club's absolute zero point. A few random training matches were organized during this period, but particularly from 2013 the activity was at a minimum with only one training match organized during eight years(!). It says a lot about the lack of interest in the period. However, manager "Maggsy" always remembered to log into hattrick regularly, making sure the team never got kicked out of the system.
During this long dark period, the team managed to stay in division five for a few seasons, before an eternal roller coaster journey sent them up and down division five and six. Season 41, in particular, stands out as a disastrously horrible season for TFK. The team finished last in division six with only a point. All in all that season, they went a total of fourteen games without winning - a club record still standing in a negative sense.
Memorable TFK-players from this period are Gonzalo Ribeiro and Mohammed "Brosjan" Roshan. Ribeiro still holds the record for most league- and cup games (428) and is the only player ever to receive the gold watch (more than 400 league- and cup games). He also scored a total of 187 league goals during his period at the club. Bangladeshian forward Mohammed "Brorsan" Roshan, scored a total of 143 goals in his TFK-period and would later also bring home three league trophies as the clubs manager in season 70, 71 and 72.
Season 69 --> A new time (2021 -->)
 21st of january 2022 will prove to be an important day for the club. After over ten years of inactivity, the manager returns. Almost NOK 200 million is waiting in the bank, and a long-term course is staked out for the club. The new team is being built up slowly but surely, with a focus on the 3-5-2 system and midfield strength. A new long-term goal is also set: A maximum of five seasons before the club is promoted to division IV for the first time. Almost every player are replaced, and the legend Mohammed "Brosjan" Roshan takes over as a manager. Around the middle of season 69, TFK are in last place, but gets their first points after a draw. After this, the club climbs from last place to third place. The following season, season 70, the team makes sure to win all the games and wins the division and are once again ready for the division V. In addition, the club wins its first ever international title, in a play-off with 64 teams from around the world. A huge moment for the club. Season 71 starts as expected. The club win some matches and looses some, but then towards the middle and especially towards the end of the season, TFK puts in a fierce final sprint that takes them from fourth place and into second place before one game remains. In the last round of the series, they climb to the top of the division and achieve their best season ever. Never before in history had they won division V. In season 72, the club once again wins the division, but once again looses the play-off. In the upcoming season, TFK ends on a second place, but then finally in season 73, a direct promotion to division IV is secured, after a tremendous season with fourteen out of fourteen wins and a total of 42 points. The goal of reaching division IV within five seasons is accomplished! |
Stadium
Torden FKs stadium is Nyhøyden Idrettspark. It has been the team's home ground since it opened in 2004 and has gradually developed over time in both size and shape. From the first stands stood ready with a capacity of 10 000 to today's capacity of 80 106 covered by the new enormous iconic glass roof from 2022.
With its own supporter's lounge, supporter's bar, VIP lodges, underground parking, swimming pool and gym, it can offer most things. The few times a year football is not played, it also features other cultural events.
The record attendance is 74 754, and was set at 30.09.2023 in the league game between TFK and FK Cocio.
| Nyhøyden Idrettspark | ||
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| Nickname | "Parken" | |
| Construction year | 2004 | |
| Capacity | 80 106 | |
| Record | 74 754 |
Crest and colours
Crest
The club crest concists of a square shaped escutcheon surrounded by a black and yellow scarf at the top and a yellow ribbon with the clubs moto, 'Per Aspera Ad Astra', at the bottom. Inside the escutcheon, a red sun arise from a blue river illustrating "Glomma". The clubs foundation year surrounds the top of the sun, while the letters 'T F K' fills the central vertical line of the escutcheon. The white Fleur-de-lis from the Nyhøyden city coat of arms is depicted at the bottom of the escutcheon, together with the four white cornerstones descending from the same coat of arms.
The yellow and black colours of the crest represents the club colours, while the red and blue colours originates from the Nyhøyden-flag and the Nyhøyden city coat of arms.
During the years, the logo has varied in forms, colours and shapes:
- TFKs crest history
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Original crest -
Crest used from season 25 to 74 -
Crest used in season 75 -
Current crest
Colours
Although the club played in red and a white kits during their first season (11), the club colours of Torden FK are yellow and black. Traditionally this has featured dark yellow and black vertical hoops accompanied by dark yellow shorts and socks with black turn-downs. The predominant colours worn on the away shirts has taken inspiration from the Nyhøyden-flag, with dark green and black vertical hoops, dark green shorts and often dark green and black hooped socks.
As the Match Kit Designer wasn't born until late 2008, the black and yellow jerseys was worn for the first time on 27 December 2008 (season 26) in a match against Glufsa Kameratene. Prior to this, the jerseys were designed by manager Maggsy in the graphic programme Paint, but not shown in the actuall game engine itself.
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Seasons
| Season | Division | Position | National Cup (Main) |
Challenger Cup (Smaragd) |
Challenger Cup (Rubin) |
Challenger Cup (Safir) |
Consolation Cup (Trøstecup) |
Notes | Trophies |
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| 75 | IV.6 | - | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Season still ongoing | - |
| 74 | V.81 | 1st | 2nd round | - | - | - | Promoted to level 4 |
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| 73 | V.81 | 2nd | 2nd round - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 72 | V.81 | 1st | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Lost promotion qualification |
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| 71 | V.81 | 1st | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | Lost promotion qualification |
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| 70 | VI.333 | 1st | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 (Won Michael WW Tournament) |
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| 69 | VI.333 | 3rd | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 68 | V.248 | 7th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 67 | VI.633 | 1st | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 66 | V.206 | 5th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Lost relegation qualification Relegated to level 6 |
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| 65 | V.206 | 5th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 64 | V.206 | 4th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 63 | V.206 | 5th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 62 | V.206 | 5th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 61 | V.206 | 5th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 60 | V.206 | 5th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 59 | V.206 | 6th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 58 | VI.284 | 1st | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 57 | VI.284 | 2nd | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 | VI.284 | 3rd | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 55 | VI.284 | 7th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 54 | V.83 | 8th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 53 | VI.284 | 1st | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Won promotion qualification Promoted to level 5 |
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| 52 | V.11 | 7th | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 51 | VI.58 | 1st | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 50 | V.210 | 7th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 49 | V.210 | 4th | 4th round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 48 | V.210 | 3rd | 4th round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 47 | V.210 | 4th | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 | V.210 | 5th | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 | V.210 | 5th | 4th round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | V.210 | 5th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 | V.210 | 3rd | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 42 | VI.527 | 1st | 1st round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 41 | V.229 | 8th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 40 | VI.607 | 1st | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 39 | V.11 | 8th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 38 | V.11 | 5th | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 | V.11 | 4th | 4th round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 36 | VI.40 | 1st | 4th round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 35 | V.92 | 8th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 34 | VI.47 | 1st | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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| 33 | VI.47 | 2nd | 4th round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 | VI.47 | 1st | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Lost promotion qualification |
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| 31 | VI.47 | 4th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 | VI.47 | 3rd | 3rd round | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | V.73 | 7th | 2nd round | - | - | - | - | Relegated to level 6 | - |
| 28 | VI.47 | 1st | 4th round | - | - | - | - | Promoted to level 5 |
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Club
Records
Overall records
- Most games: Gonzalo Ribeiro, 429 games (S40-65)
- Most goals: Unknown
- Most hattricks: Unknown
- Most goals in a game: Unknown
- Most goals in a season: Unknown
- Most expensive player bought: Joona Poskiparta, 67,5 million NKR (S74)
- Most expensive player sold: Rachid Peters, 46 million NKR (S74)
League records
- Most league- and cup games: Gonzalo Ribeiro, 428 games (S40-65)
- Most league- and cup goals: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 307 goals (S15-39)
- Most hattricks: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 34 hattricks (S15-39)
- Most goals in a game: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 6 goals (24.02.2007 & 20.03.2010)
- Most league goals in a season: Gonzalo Ribeiro, 28 games (S51)
Cup records
- Most league- and cup games: Gonzalo Ribeiro, 428 games (S40-65)
- Most league- and cup goals: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 307 goals (S15-39)
- Most hattricks: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 34 hattricks (S15-39)
- Most goals in a game: Rune "Lynet" Nilsen, 6 goals (24.02.2007 & 20.03.2010)
- Most league goals in a season: Gonzalo Ribeiro, 28 games (S51)
Coaches
Coach
Caspar David Homner (S74-present)
Former coaches
Mohammed "Brorsan" Roshan (S69-73)- Rune "Lynet" Nilsen (S56-69)
Honours
- Norwegian Divison V
- Norwegian Divison IV
- 13 times winner (seasons 14, 25, 27, 32, 34, 36, 40, 42, 51, 53, 58, 67, 70)
- Michael WW Tournament
- 1 time winner (season 70)
